Planet: We Grow Sustainably

We remain committed to growing sustainably and being good stewards to the environment. We are using our scale to minimize the environmental impact with a focus on our restaurants and supply chains.

Videos from this campaign

"10% decrease in GHG emissions intensity from the milk used in the production of cheese"
"10% decrease in GHG emissions intensity from the milk used in the production of cheese"
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Content from this campaign

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$2.4 Million in Grants To Support Sagebrush Ecosystems in the Intermountain West Announced by NFWF
“We at Taco Bell are proud to support the organizations making an important impact on ecosystems and climate right where our supply chain starts,” said Missy Schaaphok, Director of Global Nutrition and Sustainability at Taco Bell.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Report From the NextGen Consortium Shares Path Forward for Paper Cup Recycling in the U.S.
The NextGen Consortium, a leading industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners, with partner brands including Yum! Brands, released a report with new findings to accelerate paper cup recycling in the U.S.

Sustainable Development Goals

See How Yum! Brands and KFC Are Leaning Into Sustainability on EARTH With John Holden
Discover how KFC US is leaning into sustainability on “EARTH with John Holden.”

Energy

KFC Cuts Carbon Footprint Further With 64th Solar-Powered Store
KFC Philippines solidified its billing as an eco-friendly energy user quick-service restaurant (QSR) in the country as its number of stores with solar panel-mounted rooftops already reached 64.

Environment

Yum! Celebrates the Planet Year-Round, Reflects on Progress During Earth Month
This Earth Month, Yum! reflected back on some recent wins and looking ahead to accomplishing its goals. For 13 years, Yum! has reported to CDP, a global organization that runs a leading disclosure system with a focus on the planet.

Environment

Taco Bell®, Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partner To Restore Habitats and Expand Sustainable Farming Practices in Beef Supply Chain
With bold ambitions to operate 10,000 restaurants in the coming years, Taco Bell acknowledges its responsibility to balance global expansion with intentional impact.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KFC Tackles Trash With Community Litter Picking as Part of Keep Britain Tidy
A restaurant in Reading is taking the battle against rubbish to the streets. The KFC on Oxford Road is working to tackle the scourge of litter by taking matters into its own hands… or pickers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Yum! Brands’ New Packaging Policy Has the Potential To Make a Global Impact
In collaboration with parent company Yum!, each brand is shifting its existing packaging to more sustainable options.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Women Are Inherently Powerful: Spotlight on The Habit Burger Grill CFO Tiffany Furman
The Habit Burger Grill is featuring the female voices in our company that make The Habit Burger a more remarkable place to work. Meet our Chief Financial Officer, Tiffany Furman.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Receives Industry-Leading Recognition Through CDP Ranking and Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America Inclusion
In December 2022, Yum! achieved several sustainability honors, earning an A- in Water Security and a B in all other categories from CDP, a global organization that runs a leading disclosure system.
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